@@ -55,6 +55,15 @@
What to Do
55
55
< li >
56
56
Ensuring items that are not clickable do not look like links or controls.
57
57
li >
58
+ < li >
59
+ Labels, linked text and accessible names for links and controls are easy to understand, clear and unambiguous.
60
+ li >
61
+ < li >
62
+ Text labels are visible, < i > unless a ubiquitous, commonly known icon is usedi > .
63
+ li >
64
+ < li >
65
+ The relationship between controls and their label should be clear.
66
+ li >
58
67
ul >
59
68
< p >
60
69
When this is not possible, provide instructions that explain how to use the
@@ -110,6 +119,20 @@
How it Helps
110
119
the controls, regardless of how a user uses the page (vision, auditory,
111
120
voice input).
112
121
p >
122
+ < p >
123
+ Links and controls should have clear visible labels.
124
+ Note that labels can be available through a personalization setting.
125
+ However, if controls are not common or their usage is not completely
126
+ clear, we recommend clear, unambiguous, and visible labels that are clearly
127
+ associated with the controls. For example, a page may have multiple search options
128
+ for different regions. Providing clear, unique and visible labels help users in knowing
129
+ the purpose of different search options.
130
+ p >
131
+ < p >
132
+ Navigational elements should be easy to understand without needing to guess.
133
+ Making the text of hyperlinks as clear as possible also reduces cognitive load.
134
+ This helps many groups including people with cognitive and mental health impairments.
135
+ p >
113
136
section >
114
137
< section >
115
138
< h5 class ="coga-5 "> Getting Startedh5 >
@@ -126,7 +149,6 @@
Getting Started
126
149
< a > cognitive and learning disabilitiesa > .
127
150
p >
128
151
section >
129
-
130
152
< section >
131
153
< h5 class ="coga-5 "> Examplesh5 >
132
154
< p > < span class ="use "> span > < strong > Use:strong > p >
@@ -141,6 +163,7 @@
Examples
141
163
standard user actions and make it clear when they are pressed.
142
164
li >
143
165
< li > Tabs that look like tabs and make it clear when they are selected.li >
166
+ < li > Links and controls that have properly associated, clear, unambiguous, visible labels.li >
144
167
ol >
145
168
146
169
< p > < span class ="avoid "> span > < strong > Avoid:strong > p >
@@ -151,5 +174,6 @@
Examples
151
174
Links that have the same color as static text on the site, even if the
152
175
links have a clear focused state.
153
176
li >
177
+ < li > Lack of labels and clear link text.li >
154
178
ol >
155
179
section >
0 commit comments